East Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
East Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: East Bar High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LN
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so East Bar sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← East Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At East Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to East Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gee Whites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Masala Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Scoopies Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Rainbow Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Pier Head Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| La Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| H B Hibbs Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about East Bar
What is East Bar's food hygiene rating?
East Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 3 December 2018.
Is East Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Bar last inspected?
East Bar was last inspected on 3 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at East Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Bar compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while East Bar holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects East Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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